The Desert Botanical Garden is a garden like no other. Thousands of cacti, miles of trails and weekly events are just a few of the reasons to go visit. Alicia speaks with Dir. of Horticulture, Tina Wilson, about this unique land we live on. Double interviews this week! We also got into the MMR Aquatic Center opening THIS weekend! Lots of changes happening so tune in to hear, before heading up for a cool dip in the lazy river.

We live in a neighborhood with beautiful trails. Too often enough, we don't hydrate enough after we hit these trails. Vitamin therapy is a new craze for some but has been around for decades. Here to tell you more is Josh Norris of Regenerate IV. Alicia also talks about her first-hand experience with IV therapy.

Being a Marine is an honor. When our neighbor Matthew MacLeod came home after 3 tours, his mental health took a toll. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This week Matthew tells us about his struggle with PTSD, how coming home alive was depressing and how his wife and G-d save his life everyday.

Being a mom of two, Alicia is always looking for fun things to do with the family. But sometimes we don't have time to find out everything that's going on in the neighborhood. That's where Veronica Leon of Macaroni Kid comes into play. She is Alicia's go-to expert on all things family fun. Veronica sits down with Alicia to talk about her favorite things to do and what we can expect for summer fun.

The West Most Western Town is hosting the Arizona Black Rodeo right here in our own backyard at WestWorld. Alicia got to speak to Rodeo producer Cloves Campbell Jr about all the great things happening this weekend. Maybe another Mike Tyson sighting?

We have so many beautiful hikes in our backyard. But nothing compares to the mystical Grand Canyon. Neighbor Matt MacLeod decided it was time for the Rim to Rim to Rim challenge of the Grand Canyon. And when fellow neighbors Bobby Vodika & Corey Haygood heard about Matt's adventure, they quickly jumped on board. All 3 men join Alicia in the studio to talk about their 47 miles journey in less than 19 hours.

The weather is warm. The palm trees are swaying and we're relaxing by the water. No, I'm not talking about Scottsdale resort life. This was everyday life for our neighbor Erin Naberhaus. Erin sits down with Alicia where they talk about growing up in St. Croix. They talk island life,  surviving a CAT 5 hurricane and what it was like moving stateside. How it felt when your new home town has more people than the whole island you came from.

The old saying goes "April showers bring May flowers" But here in Arizona, I wonder if we can say "Cactus flowers bring May showers" It's such a beautiful time of year with all the cactus blooms. And the best place to see it all is at the Desert Botanical Gardens. Elaine McGinn talks with Alicia about the beauty in the Garden.

This week we take a listen to a past episode with our neighbor and swim whisper Alison Tummond. Alison has taught swimming safety for over 40 years. There is no cost when it comes to the safety of our children. And here in Arizona, pool safety is a top priority.

Our children's education is our top priority. We are so lucky to live in a neighborhood that a top notch school is also in. Alicia sat down with two Desert Canyon parents, in elementary and middle school to see why they chose our neighborhood school.